Kids Beds & Headboards
Bed headboards are typically a few inches wider than a mattress, although there are exceptions. As a general guide, a 38-inch-wide twin mattress headboard will be about 41 inches wide, a 54-inch-wide full mattress headboard will be about 57 inches wide, a 60-inch-wide queen mattress headboard will be about 63 inches wide, and a 76-inch-wide king mattress headboard will be about 79 inches wide.
Some headboards are much wider than their mattress for a statement look, and others curve around the top of the bed, adding a few more inches to the width. No matter what, these measurements are handy to have while you’re shopping for new bedroom furniture to ensure everything fits the way you expect.
When we’re talking about kids, we’re talking about spills, stickiness, and slime! Kids should have headboards that are easy to clean—so maybe skip out on the upholstery until they are a little older. Go for a headboard made of wood or MDF that can be wiped down easily and stand up to a little more wear-and-tear.